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Top Seven Tips for Budgeting Your Home Business

Let’s be honest, sticking to a budget is not an easy task! However, it is a rather rewarding one when done correctly. By creating a sustainable, yet realistic budget for your business, it allows you to: Manage money effectively; Determine a plan to meet future objectives; Monitor performance; and Identify

Top Activities for School Holidays in Isolation

Whether you’re choosing to self-isolate due to Coronavirus, or simply have no choice; you might be looking for some fun activities to keep the kids entertained. This is no-doubt a very scary and difficult time for many people – and reasonably so. Self-isolation is an uncommon experience for many of

What COVID-19 Means for Households and Small/Medium Businesses

As the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, it can be quite a concerning time for households and businesses. On the 12th of March 2020, the Australian Government announced their first economic stimulus package worth $17.6 billion, to support the most affected sectors. This first package has four sections:

COVID-19: How to Adjust to Working From Home

COVID-19 is an unprecedented pandemic that none of us saw coming. For many of us, we have never seen an event like this before and it can be difficult for us to grasp. Last night the Prime Minister announced that all licensed venues will be closed for up to six

The Essential Investments for your Home Business

Running your own business is one of the most difficult things you can do in life. While it comes with massive rewards, it can also be extremely stressful. As your business grows, there will come a time when you will need to take the leap and start investing in resources

5 Ways To Become a More Sustainable University Student

For a busy university student, it can sometimes feel like an added pressure to lead a more sustainable life – I get it! However, it does not have to be like that. Living sustainably does not mean that you have to give up things you enjoy! It simply means seeking

5 Ways to Master Being a Work From Home Parent

Being a work from home parent can be a huge challenge, but it certainly has its rewards. When I worked from home, I dodged expensive childcare costs, reaped the benefits of flexible working hours and enjoyed the comfort of being my own boss. Most importantly, I’ve been there for my

How to be a Cool Parent in 2020

Generation Z are by far the most political generation we have seen yet. Thanks to the internet, they’re more informed then any generation before them and they’re not letting go of what they know. A lot of people from preceding generations are quick to judge and assume they’re too young

Are You Getting The Most Out of Your Solar System?

From time to time we get enquires from customers that have had solar installed and aren’t seeing a change in their bills. While solar systems can fault and we take these enquires seriously, a lot of the time this is due to a usage issue. There are a few things

Natural Product Alternatives for Families

Most people these days have an increased curiosity surrounding climate change and sustainability. It’s something that feeds the media on the daily and an issue we can no longer avoid. One thing that comes along with learning about what is good and bad for the environment, is learning what’s good